One of the main roles of any roof is to keep water out, and that’s why flat roofs are prone to problems. Because they have no slope, they can’t effectively discharge rainfall or snow melt. Wherever ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

The house one may conjure in their mind's eye after hearing the phrase "modern home" will probably include a few key features like giant floor-to-ceiling windows and sleek plaster walls. While these ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in ...

Given the remarkable amounts of snow this winter, you may be wondering why anyone would build a flat roof. It’s bad enough to have to shovel the driveway, but the roof, too? Doesn’t a peaked roof make ...